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Mc Murray Family History

Mc Murray Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Mcmurray, Mcelmurray, Mcmurry, Mcmurrey, Macmurray, Murray, Mcmorran

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Where is the Mc Murray family from?

You can see how Mc Murray families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mc Murray family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mc Murray families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Mc Murray family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Mc Murray's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mc Murray families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mc Murray surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mc Murray ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mc Murray. 50% of Mc Murray men worked as a Builders Labourer and 92% of Mc Murray women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mc Murray were Loco Driver G W R and Unpaid Domestic D.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    50%
  • Loco Driver G W R
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic D
    5%

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Census Records

There are 19,000 census records available for the last name Mc Murray. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mc Murray census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Mc Murray. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Mc Murray. For the veterans among your Mc Murray ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mc Murray lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Mc Murray life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Mc Murray in 1959 was 58, and 52 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mc Murray ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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